McCarren PoolDear Editor, As I regular participant in the community swimming scene and a resident of Williamsburg, I spent time this summer collecting signatures for a petition urging the Parks Department to ut...

Caving to Big TobaccoDear Editor, As a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), I was shocked to learn the New York State Senate, Assembly and Governor Andrew Cuomo catered to Big Toba...

Paralyzed VetsDear Editor, I would like to tell your readers about an organization that I am proud to support called “Paralyzed Veterans of America." As a veteran of the United States Navy, I applaud such aN imp...

Trump's tanglesDear Editor, President Donald Trump’s deal with the General Services Administration to operate a hotel in the old Post Office building in Washington specifically states that “the lease cannot be he...

Legalize itDear Editor, April 20 is National Pot Day, signifying that consumption of marijuana for both medical and recreational use is part of mainstream America, transcending generations. Creative entrepren...

Support for BQXDear Editor, When faced with the choice between a nearby bus stop or a subway station further away, I always choose the subway. Over the years I’ve learned that chances are the bus will be late and...

Clinton was rightDear Editor, During the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton forcefully advocated for a no-fly zone over Syria, saying it would save lives. A lot of Democrats, Republicans, and news commenta...

Power playDear Editor, Con Ed's utility rates rose on April 1, thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo. He's using New York City rate payers to fund a $7.6 billion bailout of two upstate nuclear power plants, plus t...

NYC state of mindDear Editor, The passing of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jimmy Breslin at 88 was a sad day for journalism. He was one of the last old-fashioned “man of the people” reporters. It reminded me of a g...

Pool issuesDear Editor, I would like to publicly express the frustration that North Brooklyn Community Swimmers have with the Parks Department's management of the McCarren Park Pool (MPP). On October 26, 2016...

Forget the billDear Editor, It's apparent that Assemblyman David Weprin and State Senator Tony Avella have crossed the line with their Orwellian-sounding “Right to be Forgotten” bill. The bill would require peopl...

Fore!Dear Editor, It's not even April and President Donald Trump has already played golf ten times, but Sean Spicer says it's different for Trump because he "uses the game" differently from the way Bara...

Paralyzed VetsDear Editor, I would like to tell your readers about an organization that I am proud to support called “Paralyzed Veterans of America." As a veteran of the United States Navy, I applaud such aN imp...

Save the VFWDear Editor, Kudos to your paper for making known the financial situation regarding the VFW Post in Flushing. In my opinion, our country can never fully repay our veterans for their service. Unfort...